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Summary
Works under general supervision to provide technical skills for performance of basic to complex laboratory procedures.
Experience and Education
Required :
High School graduation or GED and completion of histology training program. Certification as HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP); or if certification is earned within six months of hire date. Preferred :
Associate degree in a science and/or completion of histology training program or equivalent training as defined by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Additional Information:
Shift Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 PM- 4:00 AM. Possible rotating holidays and weekends. This senior histotech IHC position will be responsible for performing specialty staining including IHC, IF and ISH staining overnight. Experience with EM processing, sectioning, and scoping would be beneficial. Job Duties
Performs frozen sections, oversees, and participates in the daily preparation of paraffin sections for staining of patient tissue, performs all level of special stain, histochemical and immunohistochemical stains in work area, quality assurance and quality control monitors, and equipment maintenance. Demonstrates proper techniques for all technical applications related to paraffin specimen processing for all surgical tissue types, according to department guidelines. Prepare quality paraffin sections required for all routine, special and immunohistochemical stains offered by the laboratory using guidelines established by the laboratory protocols. Will be required to perform frozen tissue preparations for routine and histochemical staining. Completes special stain procedures within the established laboratory guidelines and performs troubleshooting as needed. Follows standard precaution guidelines when handling and processing all specimens. Follows all processing procedures for specimen preparation in accordance with the laboratory manual. Assists with processing of specimens, data entry, and documentation of quality control. Demonstrates basic skills to evaluate and solve problems related to the collection and processing of tissue and cytological specimens for analysis. Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning the results for basic troubleshooting, and takes appropriate action to maintain quality of staining. Assists in operation and management of the laboratory. Assists supervisor with setting work priorities and advises histology technicians and clinical laboratory assistants as to appropriate procedures and techniques. Is responsible for assisting supervisor with maintaining the laboratory under the guidelines of accrediting agencies. Will assist chief histology technician with developing, validating and writing procedures as needed. Responsible for preparing dilutions, calculations, and percentages for special histology preparations. Performs specialized histology and histochemical procedures, such as those of enzymes, polysaccharides, immunohistochemical and immuno-fluorescents. Maintains adequate inventory to complete work and orders supplies as needed per established polices. Prepares teaching materials for use in instruction of medical students and resident physicians. May serve as a bench instructor for histology training program and new staff members, establishing competency of employees. Participates in process improvement activities. May attend system Quality Council meetings as requested or required. May participate in research activities and investigation of new products, equipment, techniques, and methodologies. Collects and organizes research data for project reports. Demonstrates a commitment to ethical conduct. Performs other duties as assigned . Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing, or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing, or similarly affecting human-subjects research records. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Work requires internal contact with physicians from other departments regarding tissue samples. Work requires external contact with vendors regarding approved equipment problems. Work requires exercise of considerable judgment in application, evaluation, and implementation of new or revised procedures, techniques, and practices to work problems. Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in a hospital or hospital clinic environment. Walking, standing, bending, turning, and stooping.
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources or his/her designee.
Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify.
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Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information
Salary
Salary Negotiable
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